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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

9

Quieting Title Action in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sherman Estes sues Hillard Soward and others in Pontotoc County District Court seeking to quiet title to Center Townsite real estate described as Lots 18 19 and 1 4 Block 37 49 50 including reforming several deeds to correct names spellings and marital status and to cancel a mortgage. Plaintiffs claim fee simple title and peaceful possession against all defendants who are to answer by November 3 1955. The filing is by attorney H F Mathis and court clerk Abe Holloway.

Sherman Estes Hillard Soward State OF Oklahoma Hillard W. Soward H. L. Mays Josephine Mays H. C. Soward Nancy Soward Eva Davis Jesse R. Viney A. T. Harper Ada Harper District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Center Indian Territory Nora Soward Antee Pontotee County Ivie N. Soward Hilland W. Soward Henry C. Soward H C. Soward Emma C. Kile I. O. Kile Pontotuc County Ross State OF Charles S. Norman J. F. Baugh J. C. Neighbors Mollie Neighbors John F. Vails Mary E. Tinkler A. A. Tulley S. J. Parker James M. Polk J. K. Polk Robert J. Lewis Thomas N. Devers Decree D. Martin Sarah E. Polk Ma Scroggins Leona Byers S. E. Byers J. F. Vails Cora Vails Missena Lance George Lance Tennie McCoole David Ballow C. Baugh John I. McCoole Ellen Ballow Dave Ballow A. D. Ballow Ellen Ballew Jess Cariker William Kohn Mrs. Forney Gunter D. E. Poindexter M. L. Embree Lou M. J. Little R. B. Beard Pearl M. Dean A. D. Luster W. J. Barnes C. F. Wise W. P. Chism EE. Harlow Mrs. Josephine Norris P. A. Norris J. A. Smith Mary E. Jackson A. Goetter Otto Doner Minnie Nelson O. D. Wright John Schapp F. W M. E. Lane Neva Davis W. T. Baker Zimmie Middleton J. D. Hagler Joseph D. Hagler Bank of Francis Francis Francis National Bank Bank of Francis, Francis Merchants and Planters State Bank Ada First National Bank of Ada Frisco Mercantile Company, Incorporated Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association of Missouri First National Bank of Hereford Deaf Smith County State of Texas Bank of Francis, Frisco Mercantile Co Citizens National Bank of Ada I. T Bell Baulch Towit M. E. Lance

Hearing on final account and heirs in A H Sims estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of A H Sims deceased seeks a final account and determination of heirs with petition for distribution and discharge. The hearing is set for October 17 1955 at 10 00 a m in the Ada County Courthouse Pontotoc County Oklahoma. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and heirs determined.

Ollen Snow A. H. Sims Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma State OF Oklahoma Ella H. Blake Walter T. Blake Superior Court County of San Diego City of State of California Dean Blake Walter C. Blake Halvern L. Norris Elizabeth Norris Charles F. Gerard John H. Norris County of Pontotoc E. N. Norris State of California Los Angeles Pontotoc May C. Mebane J. R. Couch C. Mebane Said

Public notices span divorces estates and land rights

Notices announce Elnora Adams sued for divorce on extreme cruelty with filing by F L Adams due by November 18 1955. Other filings name Hattie Tate heirs Wesley Loving heirs and assert title to 20 acres in Pontotoc County and establish heirs of Henry Hyden. Additional probate actions seek wills and inheritance of Ella Blake and joint oil rights in Ada Oklahoma.

Quiet Title Lawsuit Over Ada Improvement District

Dorothy Burns and G R Burns sue The City of Ada Oklahoma and unknown holders of Street Improvement Bonds in Pontotoc County to quiet title to Lots 7 and 8, Block 143, Original Townsite Ada. They allege unpaid assessments on bonds 54 55 56 57. defendants must answer by November 18 1955 or default judgment will be entered.

State OF Oklahoma Ada Dorothy Burns R. Burns Pontotoc County City

Plaintiffs Seek Quiet Title In Francis Real Estate

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma on June 16 1955 plaintiffs Albert Norvell Ruby P Norvell Carolyn Norvell Clarke Patsy Greenan Jr and Evelyn F Courtney sue numerous defendants including Irma Wilson and E O Welsh claiming ownership of land in Francis Original Townsite Pontotoc County Oklahoma and seek quiet title partition and sale of mineral interests and a reasonable attorney fee with dates noting service by October 5 1955 and response by November 21 1955.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma Albert Norvell Lee Wilson Farris L. Rookstool Louise Wilson Leach Elaine N. Shepherd Irma Wilson Ada Sohlberg Eason Ruth Newby Jones David Newby Rosemary Newby Mullen Virginia Lee Eason A. W. Moon Maxine Welsh Coelho E. D. Welsh E. O. Welsh Frederick T. Budelman Abner G. Budelman Glen Earlene Bakhaus Harriett A. Stone Earl K. Frick George C. Sohlberg M. B. Blake Ruby P. Norvell Carolyn Norvell Clarke Patsy Greenan, Jr Evelyn F. Courtney District Court of Oklahoma Abe Holloway C. A. Parker James F. Haning P. C. Box Wewoka

Elmer Morgan et al versus Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners

Plaintiffs Elmer Morgan and others sue the Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners and related parties as defendants in a civil action. The case seeks relief and resolution of disputes presented in court filings.

Pontotoc County State OF Oklahoma S. L. Taylor Bessie Ruth Taylor Board OF County Commissioners OF Oklahoma Elmer Morgan Et al

Quiet title suit seeks to settle lands in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Elmer Morgan and co plaintiffs sue H G Foster and others in Pontotoc County Court to quiet title to land described as The South Half of the Northeast Quarter and related portions in Section 15 Township 2N Range 4E. They claim fee simple ownership based on sale tax deeds and possession for over five years. Respondents must answer by November 11 1955 or judgment will quiet title and bar claims. Dated September 28 1955. Claude V Thompson Ada Oklahoma attorney for plaintiffs. 9-29-31W

Etta Eva Etta E Etta Claude V. Thompson American Building Ada Oklahoma Bank OF America, National Trust and Savings Association Santa Anna California L. W. McKee State OF Hattie Tate Lula Tate Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Wesley D. Loving Towit Henry Wilson Hyden Richard Walker Simpson Richard Walker Simpson, Jr A. W. Trice First National Building Elmer Morgan Clara M. Holt G. A. Chandler J. A. Frates, Jr Elizabeth Brown Rebecca Garland

Woman Fined Over Bottle Slugging Case

Amy Shields admitted to beating Seerleene Fisher with a bottle in Ada on September 24 on North Broadway Avenue. Peace Justice C. W. Floyd fined Shields and ordered court costs totaling 24.50 dollars.

Amy Shields Seerleene Fisher C. W. Floyd North Broadway Avenue

Geiger Divorce Filed for Wanda Geiger vs Robert Geiger

In Pontotoc County district court Wanda Correne Geiger seeks divorce from Robert Lee Geiger alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. The petition asks for custody of their minor child, child support, attorney fees, and costs with a response due by 1955. Judge Clarence Johnson presiding.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Wanda Correne Geiger Robert Lee Geiger State OF

Guardianship Hearing For May C Mebane Final Account

Oklahoma guardianship notice states J R Couch files annual and final account and petition to terminate guardianship and discharge guardian of May C Mebane an incompetent. Hearing set October 17 1955 at 10:00 AM in County Court Ada Oklahoma. Kerr Lambert Conn and Roberts attorneys for guardian. 10-6-21W

Fred Andrews Kerr, Lambert Conn & Roberts Attorneys May C. Mebane Conn and Roberts Guardian

Ada City Sealed Bids For Street Improvement District 65

City of Ada Oklahoma invites sealed bids for concrete paving curbing gutters drainage and street enhancements in Street Improvement District No 65 Crown Point Drive from the south edge of State Highway 12 paving to Country Club Place. Bids due Oct 11 1955 at 7 30 pm with contracts awarded Oct 17 1955. Plans cost 15 dollars with bonds required 5 of bid and maintenance 10 percent.

Ada Oklahoma Convention Hall City of Towi Crown Point Drive Country Club Place Ralph W. Delaney South Rennie Jas. N. King

Weekend relatives visit in New Mexico and Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Myers of Tatum New Mexico spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers Bill and Terry. Also visiting were Mrs. Jack Mosley and children and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newby of Oil Center. Ed Allen’s guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alton Tucker Pauls Valley and Mrs. Tina Webb and children Shawnee.

Dale Myers Tatum, N. M Tom Myers Bill Terry Myers Jack Mosley Melvin Newby Oil Center Ed Allen Alton Tucker Pauls Valley Tina Webb Shawnee

Family visit with Hightowers and Far mers

Mrs. Danny Hightower and her son Randy visited relatives including her parents Mr and Mrs Virgil Farmer of Summers Chapel and Mr and Mrs Robert Wright of Center.

Danny Hightower Randy Virgil Farmer Summers Chapel Robert Wright Center

Sunday Visitors At Wadlow Home With Stone Family

Sunday guests at the Wadlow residence included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stone Mrs. F L Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Stone with their children in attendance at the social call.

O. C. Wadlow Cecil Stone F. L. Stone Ellis Stone

Visit By Willoughs With Hightowers Near Morton

Mr and Mrs Clarence Willoughby left Sunday evening to visit their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Allen Hightower and children of Morton Texas.

Clarence Willoughby Mrs. Allen Hightower Morton, Tex

Vaness visit at Mrs. Hightower home

Mrs. Marvin Clay and children Jimmie and Marcia from Vaness visited Friday in the home of Mrs. J G Hightower.

Marvin Clay Jimmie and Marcia of Vaness J. G. Hightower

Social Visits Reported Across Local Homes

Mrs Florence Ward spent the night with Mrs J G Hightower Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Leroy Qualls and children of Wayne visited in the home of Mr and Mrs M R Tucker Saturday night. Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Isaac Sunday were Mr and Mrs Jimmie Isaac and family of Tecumseh, Mr and Mrs J D Isaac and family of Shawnee, Mr and Mrs Bud Brecheen and Varney Morrison of Ada. Mr and Mrs Clarence Willoughby were Mr and Mrs Jack Mosley, Butch, Ronnie, Jackie and Barbara McDonald.

Florence Ward J. G. Hightower Mrs Leroy Qualls Wayne M. R. Tucker Joe Isaac Jimmie Isaac Tecumseh J. D. Isaac Shawnee Bud Brecheen Varney Morrison Ada Clarence Willoughby Jack Mosley Butch Ronnie Jackie Barbara McDonald

Tucker Family Visits Blevins Kin for Birthday

Mr and Mrs M R Tucker and their children visited Sunday with Mrs Blevins and Mr Earl Blevins of Pauls Valley to help celebrate Mrs Blevins birthday at her home.

M. R. Tucker Earl Blevins Pauls Valley Mrs. Blevins

Welcome new Nel son family in Summers Chapel community

The Nelsons Mr and Mrs Leo Nelson and daughter Shirley arrive to join Summers Chapel. Celebration on Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Gene Jamar Ada includes Mrs Florence Ward helping mark the birthday of Calvin and Alvin.

Leo Nelson Shirley Summers Chapel Gene Jamar Ada Florence Ward Calvin Alvin

Community Notes on Visits and Moves This Week

Mr and Mrs Homer Blanken ship return after a year in California. Mrs Melvin Hinkle visited her mother Mrs Blick Bratcher Sunday. Janie and Joann Farmer of Summers Chapel visited Mrs Danny Hightower Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jerry Embry and children of Galey moved to Tulsa. He works at Douglas Aircraft Company there. Mr and Mrs Bill Bridgeman and children visited with Mr and Mrs Edd Allen Thursday night. Sunday visitors in the Nelson home were Robert and Anna Hightower, Homer LeForce and Mr and Mrs Roy Choate. Sick list includes Mr Loman, Frank McChristian and Reagan Hightower. Mr and Mrs Odie Hinkle and children visited Carl Mulliniks and family. M R Tucker and 4-H Club members of Galey School attended the State Fair Friday.

Janie and Joann Farmer Summers Chapel Danny Hightower Jerry Embry Galey Tulsa Douglas Aircraft Company Nelson Robert and Anna Hightower Homer LeForce Roy Choate Mr. Loman Frank McChristian Reagan Hightower Odie Hinkle Carl Mulliniks

Westview Mission Sees Crowd for Sunday Services

Westview Baptist Mission reports 59 in Sunday School and 45 in Training Union with a large visitor turnout for evening services. This Saturday features Family Night with film cake coffee and cocoa. Mrs. Bruce Nolen visited aunt Mrs. Edna Nichols in Ada Thursday.

Westview Baptist Mission Training Union Bruce Nolen Edna Nichols Ada

Local society notes of visits and improvements

Mrs. Luther Keith is improved but not yet in church. Mrs. Inez Graham of Walnut Grove spent Monday with Mrs. Opal Nolen and Mrs. A E Nolen. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stone and boys visited the Floyd Stone home at Galey Wednesday night. Mrs. Loy Wood visited Mrs. Gordon Nelson Monday afternoon.

Luther Keith Inez Graham Walnut Grove Opal Nolen A. E. Nolen Glen Stone Floyd Stone Galey Loy Wood Gordon Nelson

Jones Chapel School enters seventh week of term

The State School Inspector visited Jones Chapel School last week while several pupils are away picking cotton in the western part of the state. Cecil and Lyda Fay Stone visited the Stone home Friday and attended church at the Evangelistic Temple with Mrs. Glen Stone and Bill and David. The LaVicks and Nelsons are at a gospel meeting at the Southwest Church of Christ in Ada led by preacher W E Howard of Greenville Tex.

Jones Chapel Cecil Lyda Fay Stone Stone Glen Stone Bill and David

Mrs. Nolen Visits With Grandchildren Saturday

Mrs. A. E. Nolen and her grandchildren John Anita and Calvin Wayne spent Saturday visiting Mrs. Frank Stroud.

A. E. Nolen John, Anita Calvin Wayne Frank Stroud

Weekend Visits Spotted Across Durant Family Homes

Mr and Mrs Lester Williams and Patricia visited the Kellys in Durant for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Colby Nelson and Thomas Roy called on relatives at the Nelson home on Sunday.

Lester Williams Patricia Kellys Durant Mrs. Colby Nelson Thomas Roy Nelson Home

West Returned Here On Serious Charges

U S Deputy Marshal Allen Stanfield and Sheriff Ray Goodwin arrested Raymond M. West in Wewoka for transporting Virginia Sparks to Oklahoma from Madison Kansas for prostitution. West was jailed in Pontotoc County after capture.

Allen Stanfield U. S Ray Goodwin Wewoka Raymond M. West Virginia Sparks Oklahoma Madison Kan Pontotoc County

Decline in prescriptions compounded at drugstores

About four out of five prescriptions were compounded in the drug store 15 years ago compared to about one in ten today due to the rise of miracle drugs. Most of these drugs are sold in the manufacturers containers.

Greater returns for amount in vested-Ada NEWS Want Ads

An Ada News Want Ad notes higher yields for vesting amounts and promises improved returns on invested funds. The notice suggests readers consider long term staking options and explore reduced fees for vested balances.

Ada News

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